The primary purpose of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was to __________

a. bail out the auto industry
b. bail out the banking sector
c. reduce the annual budget deficit
d. reduce the public/national debt

Answer: b

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In the 2012 presidential election, Republicans garnered the majority of votes from which of the following groups?

a. Hispanics b. Protestants c. women d. young voters

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After a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives or the Senate, and referred to a conference committee and a subcommittee, the usual next step is

a. the bill is submitted to the rules committee for consideration. b. a public hearing is held to explore different points of view on the measure. c. the text of the bill is published in the Congressional Record. d. amendments to the bill are proposed and voted on in a markup session. e. the bill is submitted for the President for approval or veto.

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